BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR
Information current as at FEBRUARY 2017
CONTACT DETAILS
Jolene Moran, Choir Leader, 0450 024 450
Choir's Email Address: brunswickgospel@gmail.com
Choir's Website: brunswickcommunitygospelchoir.com
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: BC/GC is a choir for everyone, regardless of age, background of beliefs; anybody who loves to sing is welcome; they sing a variety of music, from gospel through to soul and pop, focusing on finding personal meaning and singing out
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2010
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 30 Desired: more
Musical Repertoire: Gospel, soul and pop
Musical Director: Jolene Moran
No. of years in current post: since 2010
Previous musical experience: Jolene has a background in jazz and blues and a passion for helping people to feel comfortable and relaxed so that they can feel confident to enjoy their choir singing experience; Jolene brings with her a light and simple approach to making music that facilitates getting in touch with breath, learning new songs and providing a space for everyone to explore their own voice; Jolene Moran is also an emerging Melbourne-based singer and songwriter, as well as a private singing teacher based in Thornbury
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: BC/GC have performed as a part of the Brunswick Music Festival, and with UBUNTU (African Children's Choir)
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No, just turn up and enjoy
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No
Membership Fees: $90 Full/$70 Conc per term, or $12 Casual; new participants are welcome to attend their first rehearsal for free
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday
Suburb: Brunswick West
Rehearsal venue: St John's Church, 494 Victoria St (cnr Melville Rd)
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: n/a
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4
Av. No. of Performances/year: 4
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St John's Church (Brunswick West)
Examples of musical pieces performed: n/a
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir has a Committee and a Musical Director
Types of Committees: organising committee
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: Yes
Hiring fees apply: TBA
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